Books like Blood at the bookies by Simon Brett
Jude finds herself unexpectedly involved in a murder investigation when she enters a bookmakers shop in Fethering and learns that Polish immigrant Tadeusz Jankowski has been killed. With her close friend and neighbor, Carole Seddon, she takes it upon herself to uncover who was responsible and why the crime was committed.
The story follows a pair of retired women detective partners working in a small English community, blending mystery, crime, and female friendship as they navigate the underworld of local betting and the complex issues surrounding immigrant crime in early 20th‑century England.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Simon Brett
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